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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.93, 71.60 and 37.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.93, 71.60 and 37.35 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.93 : 71.60 = 37.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.93/71.60 = 37.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.93x = 71.60 × 37.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.93x = 2,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.07/51.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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